Perth close to unleashing NBA talent

They may already be on a three-game win streak, but the Perth Wildcats are set to receive a massive boost ahead of their Round 4 clash with New Zealand.

Star import Brandon Knight, who arrived in Australia last week, appears on track to make his long-awaited debut during Saturday's match at RAC Arena.

During an interview with SEN WA Breakfast, Wildcats coach John Rillie explained the plan they had in place for their 451-game NBA talent.

“That's the aim [for Knight to play on Saturday],” Rillie said.

“He's performing well on the practice court.

“All things are heading that way, but we want to make sure we're setting him up for success.”

Knight will join an exciting Perth backcourt of Elijah Pepper and Anthony Dell'Orso, who are averaging 23.5 and 14.3 points a game, respectively.

Saturday's clash with the Breakers, headlined by MVP contender Parker Jackson-Cartwright, tips off at 9.30pm AEDT, live on ESPN, 9, 9Go! and 9Now.